The total rig count rose by 4 rigs, to 592, according to Baker Hughes, down 34 from this same time last year. The number of oil rigs rose by 7—down by 15 compared to this time last year.

The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by four to 592 in the week to February 21. Despite this week's rig increase, Baker Hughes said the total count was still down ...

Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a fourth week in a row to the highest level since June, energy services firm Baker Hughes (BKR.O), opens new tab ...